Send us a text A candid mention about staying when others say to leave, and how structure, safety, and short, clear language can turn daily chaos into small wins. From wall padding to therapy brushes to locks and applesauce mishaps, we share what worked, what failed, and why timing matters. • reducing attention-seeking by replacing constant input with predictable access • why soothing tools must be used before stress not during • protecting space and reducing hypervigilance • two to three wo...
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Send us a text A candid mention about staying when others say to leave, and how structure, safety, and short, clear language can turn daily chaos into small wins. From wall padding to therapy brushes to locks and applesauce mishaps, we share what worked, what failed, and why timing matters. • reducing attention-seeking by replacing constant input with predictable access • why soothing tools must be used before stress not during • protecting space and reducing hypervigilance • two to three wo...
My Son Deserves Joy Too: Fighting for Inclusion in a World That Says No To Severe Autism
Parenting Severe Autism
32 minutes
5 months ago
My Son Deserves Joy Too: Fighting for Inclusion in a World That Says No To Severe Autism
Send us a text Shannon shares a pivotal moment when she realized her son's autism was considered "severe" after he was excluded from a Disney on Ice event that his autism therapy group organized without inviting him. • Communication strategies using Disney movie references help her son understand complex concepts like family members leaving • Learning that her son requires multiple staff members for support at his therapy program • The heartbreak of discovering her son wasn't invited to a Di...
Parenting Severe Autism
Send us a text A candid mention about staying when others say to leave, and how structure, safety, and short, clear language can turn daily chaos into small wins. From wall padding to therapy brushes to locks and applesauce mishaps, we share what worked, what failed, and why timing matters. • reducing attention-seeking by replacing constant input with predictable access • why soothing tools must be used before stress not during • protecting space and reducing hypervigilance • two to three wo...
